snakebite

noun

snake·​bite ˈsnāk-ˌbīt 

: the bite of a snake and especially a venomous snake

Examples of snakebite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Most snakebites occur when a rattlesnake is handled or accidentally touched by someone walking or climbing, according to the U.S. Forest Service. —Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2025

The majority of snakebites are recorded from April to October, when both snakes and humans are most active outdoors and likely to cross each other’s paths. —Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 11 July 2025

One of the most frequently responsible species for snakebites in the U.S., the rattlesnake's bites can be deadly if left untreated, especially for children and the elderly. —Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025

Organizers hoped the colorful outdoor display would boost the visibility of snakebites as a global health issue and motivate world leaders to address the problem. —Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for snakebite

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite

Kids Definition

snakebite

noun

snake·​bite -ˌbīt 

: the bite of a snake and especially a poisonous snake

Medical Definition

snakebite

noun

snake·​bite -ˌbīt 

: the bite of a snake

also : the condition resulting from the bite of a venomous snake and characterized by variable symptoms (as pain and swelling at the puncture site, blurred vision, difficulty in breathing, or internal bleeding)